plural failings
plural failings
Learner's definition of FAILING
[count]
: a weakness or problem in a person's character, behavior, or ability弱点;缺点 2 failing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ preposition
2 failing
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
preposition
Learner's definition of FAILING
formal
: in the absence of (something) : without如果没有;若无…时 -
Failing progress in the peace process, war seems likely.如果和平进程没有进展,战争有可能会爆发。
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We could try to persuade them by arguing or, failing that [=if that does not happen or succeed], we could threaten to cancel the deal.我们可以尝试通过辩论说服他们,假如不行,我们就威胁说要取消交易。